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N148 HBK

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 HBK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill distorted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill distorted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,333 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,193 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,719 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads getting low

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2012 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

front brake pads getting low

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,695 miles

offside front cv boot starting to perish

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front cv boot starting to perish

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2008 37,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,839 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,683 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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N148 HBK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N148 HBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N148 HBK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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